Carmine's Bistro

Blending the best of local produce with authentic Italian cooking, Carmine’s Bistro satisfies families and gourmet diners alike.

The dining room possesses a warm familial atmosphere with views of the vast wine collection Carmine’s Bistro harbours. 

The wine list is reasonably priced and features a good selection of wines to complement your meal.

We commenced our dinner with a wide selection of entrees. The arancini balls in particular were delicious with a wonderfully crisp exterior while the scallops were beautifully seared and boasted a delicate sweetness.

Spaghetti marinara

The spaghetti was, as expected from a good Italian restaurant, superbly executed.  The pasta was al-dente and, coupled with generous amounts of tender fresh seafood pieces and combined with the luscious bisque, had a wonderful depth of flavour.  The dish boasted a rich seafood flavour with a robust undercurrent of garlic.

Miss Italia pizza - Fior di latte cheese, Napoli sauce, rocket, shaved parmesan, prosciutto and cherry tomato

The Miss Italia pizza was delicious. Sat atop a thin layer of tomato sugo were generous dollops of delicious fior di latte, lashings of prosciutto and a sprinkling of rocket leaves. These ingredients did justice to the lovely pizza base which was thin, light and flavoursome.

Prime eye fillet steak 

Atop the layer of creamy mash and sautéed spinach, lay a delicious piece of perfectly cooked eye fillet. A light searing ensured that it was lined with a thin crisp layer packed with caramelised beef flavour.  The meat was intense with characteristic beefy notes and a deep earthy richness. Texturally, the beef was sublime with a decadent melt in the mouth, almost buttery, consistency. Coated with an earthy braising sauce, the dish was very enjoyable to consume. 

Nutella Pizza

The Nutella Pizza was a decadent end to what was a fabulous dinner. We loved the cheeky addition of a donut which was a wonderful surprise.

Carmine’s Bistro impresses with the freshness of its ingredients and the quality of its service. Highly recommended for a place to take that special someone or perhaps the family for the perfect treat.

Location: 234 Lygon St, Carlton VIC 3053

Phone: (03) 9663 3151

Link: http://www.carminesbistro.com.au/

Cuisine: Italian

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Carmine's Bistro.

Snippet: Cafe Chicane

Located in the heart of Sydney's financial district, Cafe Chicane is a slick and relaxed space with a range of lunch options.

The pizza's we sampled, whilst far from authentic, were pleasant and the service was warm. The pricing of the pizzas is on the high end for the size and quality of the offering, but this is really to be expected given the location and nature of the clientele.

Little Spicy

Little Spicy serves up specialties from the far reaches of Western China, where the freezing climate encourages the copious use of chilli and peppers from the prickly ash tree.

In line with its social setting, the menu items are primarily designed for sharing, with dishes divided into user friendly sections. We were pleased by the array of signature dishes we were presented with over the course of our dinner.

Boxing Chicken with Fried Garlic

The fried chicken was tender, juicy and distinctly flavoursome. We loved how this crispy Chinese favourite was done impeccably well without compromise.

Deep Fried Green Beans with Garlic

The green beans were cooked to perfection and possessed a beautiful wok caramelisation. The dish had the perfect amount of heat.

Sichuan Style-Fried Chicken

The Sichuan fried chicken was moreish. The tender chicken pieces were cooked with copious amounts of red chilli and chopped spring onions. This was a very flavoursome, spicy dish which paired beautifully with rice.

Salt and Pepper Ribs

The Salt and Pepper pork ribs were fatty, soft and beautifully caramelised - a guilty indulgence.

Shanghai Fried Noodles

The Shanghai Fried Noodles was yet another excellent dish that was highlighted by the noodles which exhibited a pleasant elasticity. Lightly flavoured by the gently aromatic ginger, the dish, boasted the characteristic charred flavour that normally accompanies a wok-tossed item. 

Sliced Fish and Pickled Vegetables Soup

The Sliced Fish and Pickled Vegetables Soup was a comforting noodle soup dish which balanced the flavours of sourness from the pickles and various herbs which boasted a pleasant salinity.

Sichuan Homemade Prawn Ball Spicy Soup

Little Spicy specialises in the Chongqing Spicy Noodles Soup (aka Ma La Spicy Noodles Soup) which is prepared using a combination of spices, chillies and Sichuan pepper. The result is a delicious and spicy broth with a lot of depth of flavour synonymous with fine Chongqing delicacies. We thoroughly enjoyed their signature Sichuan Homemade Prawn Ball Spicy Soup which boasted beautifully made prawn balls.

All of the dishes we sampled at Little Spicy were examples of the gutsy, fragrant and fiery Sichuan approach to cooking. The dishes exhibited complexity, depth of flavour and a skilful use of spice, truly showcasing the multi-dimensional cuisine born from Sichuan province. We cannot wait to return.

Location: 167-169 Russell Street, CBD, Melbourne

Phone: 03 9639 8886

Link: Facebook

Cuisine: Chinese, Sichuan

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Little Spicy.

Snippet: Tai Pan

Tai Pan Restaurant is my favourite place for Yum Cha. They dish up a brilliant array of Hong Kong Stlye Yum Cha items including all-time favourites like Har Gow and Sieu Mai. Satisfying locals in the Eastern suburbs for almost 20 years, I'm glad to say that the quality of their offerings is as high as ever. 

Their delicious dim sums are beautifully made and are always packed full of flavour, generous and fresh. 

While you certainly pay a slight premium on the Yum Cha items at Tai Pan, it is certainly worth the extra dollars. The service is of a consistently good standard and it is certainly serves a brilliant Yum Cha.

Chatty Vespa

Chatty Vespa may not be the next 400 Gradi/DOC/Ladro/ [insert-amazing-higher-brow-pizza-place here] but they are certainly causing a stir.

Delivering great quality pizza with a thin crispy base loaded with quality Aussie ingredients, for delivery and takeaway, to the people of Prahran/South Yarra/Toorak/Windsor, Chatty Vespa are a welcome addition to Melbourne’s pizza delivery scene.

We recently ordered in an Italian feast from Chatty Vespa to enjoy at through their delivery service and were pleased that our delivery arrived as scheduled in their GreenBox - a new eco-pizza box which has serving plates and a storage container built right in. 

Boc on baby pizza

Stepping up the stakes on the vegetarian pizza front, this pizza features simple and fresh ingredients. Fresh basil is layered with tangy tomato passata, juicy cherry tomatoes and all brought together by beautiful bocconcini.

Mary Mary pizza 

A tribute to Mediterranean cuisine, this pizza will have your mouth singing. Melt in the mouth and thoroughly flavoursome slow cooked lamb paired with chargrilled marinated eggplant, fior di latte, tomato passata, and finished with fresh rocket and a light drizzle of olive oil.

Stripper chick pizza

The Stripper chick pizza was delicious. The tender pieces of chicken breast were full of flavour. The artichoke hearts added a lovely hint of acidity and sweetness to the pizza. We loved the addition of oregano and fresh parsley.

The carnivore pizza 

Carnivores rejoice! This delicious pizza is served with generous amounts of homemade Italian pork sausage alongside caramelised onions, fior di latte, tomato passata, finished with a sprinkle of goats’ fetta and fresh basil.

We also enjoyed the Chatty pizzas over a bottle of Chatty Cab Shiraz which went down a treat with the delectable pizza selections. 

Currently delivering to Prahran, Windsor, South Yarra, Hawksburn, Armadale and Toorak (or not too further afield for an additional fee), Chatty Vespa is a wonderful and convenient way to experience some delicious pizzas with flavoursome toppings at home. The delivery is available for both lunch and dinner every day! Otherwise dine-in their cosy 20-seater dine-in area or drop in to take away.

Get Chatty Vespa to bring some Italian goodness to your door this week with its delivery service! 

When: Every day 

Where: Prahran / Windsor / South Yarra / Hawksburn / Armadale / Toorak (and areas nearby)

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Chatty Vespa.

Scuro Ristorante | Dr. Oetker

The folks behind Dr Oetker Ristorante believe that you can have restaurant quality pizza at home. To prove it, they built a pop-up restaurant all for one table.

To fight away any preconceived ideas about quality and taste, guests were kept (quite literally) in the dark about what they were eating, hosting a dining in the dark at “Scuro Ristorante”.

The dinner saw AFL celebrities, bloggers and foodies invited to have dinner in the dark at what they thought was a modern pop-up restaurant. But while they were eating their pizzas in the dark, the restaurant set rotated sneakily and was transformed into a lounge room.

When the guests had finished eating, the lights were turned on and the guests realised two things. First that they had been moved to a separate room, and the second was that they had been eating Dr. Oetker Ristorante frozen pizza.

Gastrology had a really fun night during this sensory experience which allowed our tastebuds to do the decision making. Having had the convenience of Dr. Oetker's frozen pizzas before in the past, we managed to pick that they were Dr. Oetker pizzas straight away!

Dr. Oetker Ristorante pizza prides itself in delivering thin and crispy Italian-style pizza that captures the essence of an Italian pizzeria. Leading the way in the convenience section of your supermarket frozen aisle, Dr Oetker seeks to deliver passion on your plate. 

Here's a video which captures our experience at "Scuro Ristorante"...

Explore their range of delicious flavours and find your favourite!

This post was sponsored by Dr. Oetker.

St Domenico

St Domenico encapsulates the Italian style of dining, urging patrons to "Mangia! Mangia!" in an intimate gathering while cherishing a meal which honours classical Italian flavours and quality ingredients.

Not your regular pizza shop next door, St Domenico creates upmarket, real Italian style pizza and pasta. If you are craving authentic Italian food and Napoletana style pizza, St Domenico will not disappoint.

Caprese

Buffalo mozzarella served with fresh roma tomatoes and fresh basil

The Caprese was a stunning start to our meal. The Bufala di Parma mozzarella was feather-light and delicate but yet rich and full of flavour and was further enhanced by the flavours of the fresh basil and tomato.

Arancini

Rice balls with artichoke, smoked scamorza cheese & herbs

Parmigiana Di Melanzane

Eggplant, smoked scamorza cheese, parmesan, napoli sauce and fresh basil

Traditional comfort-food classics, both the arancini balls and the Parmigiana Di Melanzane were beautiful. Each morsel was sufficiently seasoned and flavoursome.

Prosciutto Pizza - San Marzano tomato, San Daniele prosciutto DOP, fior di latte

Of course any visit to St Domenico would not be complete without one of their amazing pizzas. The Prosciutto Pizza was flawless. This tomato and fior di latte a based pizza was embellished with stunning San Daniele prosciutto DOP – a classic combination. 

Tartufo Pizza - Mushroom, leg ham, truffle paste and scamorza

The Tartufo pizza was picture perfect in appearance and outstanding in taste. Aromatic truffle cream, dollops of Fior di latte mozzarella and beautiful leg ham, finished with shaved parmigiano created a delightful fusion of flavours that would keep any pizza purist happy. Encircled with a puffy crisp crust, this pizza was superb.

Bomboloni - Italian doughnuts 

These golden puffs (one filled with lemon curd and the other with Nutella) were stunning. Ethereal in texture, the doughnuts were cinnamon-sugar coated and tasted delicious.

Panna cotta served with crumbled amaretti and salted caramel

St Domenico’s rendition of a pannacotta was delicious. The pannacotta was silky smooth with lovely textural crumble and lashings of salted caramel. 

An Italian restaurant with Italian hospitality St Domenico delivers warm and friendly service and an authentic Italian dining experience which celebrates the smells, taste and comfort of a country-style Italian home.


Location: 428 Bridge Road, Richmond
Phone: 03 8657 8538

Link: http://www.stdomenico.com.au/
Cuisine: Italian, Pizza

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of St Domenico.

Culinary Cow

Culinary Cow is a food subscription service which provides exact amounts of fresh and sustainably sourced ingredients that are delivered straight to your door.  

Growing up in Tasmania, owner and creator of Culinary Cow, Alex Cowles has always enjoyed a passion for sustainable, delicious, simple and easy food. This passion (and a relocation to Melbourne) lead to the creation of Culinary Cow, which has recently opened after roughly 18 months of blood, sweat and tears.

The service is completely a la carte, giving the customer far more variety and flexibility. All you do is select the meals you are interested in and have the ingredients and recipes delivered straight to your door.

We loved having the full culinary experience while enjoying the quirkiness and fun in creating our own meals. 

We particularly enjoyed our Pesto Stuffed Chicken Breast wrapped in Prosciutto which was very easy to make and simply delicious. The convenience of having each item perfectly portioned meant that there was no waste and it was incredibly easy to assemble.

This "no waste" benefit from the Culinary Cow service sets it apart, in line with their commitment to a long-term sustainable approach as people only order what they want and get what they need. 

Their commitment to sustainability also extends through their packaging. The guys have created a short-term cool box using ice packs and air compression bags in cardboard boxes. Where others are using polystyrene, Culinary Cow uses recyclable brown cardboard boxes.

There is also a wine pairing option with each meal. This idea is soon to be transformed into customers being able to purchase specific wines to be delivered with their recipes.   

Their long-term aim is to grow their sustainability approach to product sourcing and to start the process they have even curated their own herb garden and plan on growing that to a vegie patch and then more.

Find out more about Culinary Cow here.

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Culinary Cow.

Jimmy Grants Richmond

Jimmy Grants, George Calombaris’s modern interpretation of an Athenian souvlaki bar opened it's Richmond installation over the weekend.

We particularly loved the new Duck Souvlaki on offer. Crispy duck, apple, tzatziki, chips and parsley are encased within Jimmy Grant's fluffy signature pita. Yum!

For dessert, there is the Baklava soft-serve ice-cream to ensure you finish your meal off on a delectably sweet note.

This fourth addition to the Jimmy Grants empire is a winner. Expect all the things you  know and love about Jimmy Grants within a modern spacious fit out. It’s simple, no fuss and big on flavour. 

Location: 427-429 Church Street, Richmond

Phone: 8419 8808

Link: www.jimmygrants.com.au

Cuisine: Greek

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Jimmy Grants.

Madame Flavour French Adventure Teas

Transport yourself to Paris, Monte Carlo, or Provence and into the enchanting world of French culture with Madame Flavour’s relaxing and rejuvenating new range of French Adventures teas.

Made for the tea purist, these loose-leaf blends draw upon the classic French tradition of exotic and scented leafy teas, served in beautiful teaware. Madame Flavour founder Corinne Noyes has encapsulated her favourite memories, moments and passions in these three new blends — Afternoon in Paris, Summer in Provence and Weekend in Monte Carlo. 

Summer in Provence 75g 

A divine blend inspired by sunshine, fruit and flowers, Madame Flavour has chosen a Congou black leaf tea, scented with sunflowers, citrus and apricot – sure to brighten your day and leave you feeling fresh. 

Afternoon in Paris 70g 

Inspired by the beauty and romance of the city of light, this blend is perfectly Paris. A single origin Keemun leaf tea with a hint of smoke, classic vanilla, berry and an abundance of rose petals. It is pure romance in a cup. 

Weekend in Monte Carlo 80g 

Weekend in Monte Carlo is inspired by the meeting of glamour and tradition in one of the most exciting cities in the world. This blend is an exotic journey of Pekoe and Gunpowder Green leaf tea scented with spearmint leaf and bergamot. Encapsulating Monte Carlo’s refreshing and surprising spirit.

We suggest you choose a beautiful pot, let the leaves unfurl for maximum flavour and take some time to truly enjoy the experience; this is the unique French tea tradition. Madame Flavour French Adventures are available in selected Coles and independent supermarkets. 

Visit madameflavour.com to find out more.

Gastrology sampled the products courtesy of Madame Flavour.

Snippet: Gazi

What can you say about Gazi that hasn't been said. There is a reason that long after it's opening, it is still difficult to secure a table at this very generously sized restaurant. 

And, like the venue itself, the food is generously proportioned. On our visits we have found the dishes to be executed wonderfully using fresh produce. It can only be described as comfort cooking on steroids and it is why we are sure to return again. And again. And again.

Snippet: Entrecôte

Set within a wonderful heritage building, offers a solid French brasserie inspired dining experience of simple, good produce cooked well. Hopkins River beef is on display here and it is prepared lovingly and is wonderfully flavoursome.

You can't book, which is a shame given its popularity, but if you're after an up market Parisian steakhouse experience, Entrecôte is worth a visit.

Sunday Brunch @ Red Spice Road QV

Red Spice QV is re-defining Melbourne’s brunch experience for urban diners with a wide choice of innovative, delicious Asian inspired brunch dishes, generously proportioned, and served fast, with expertly prepared coffees, teas and refreshing brunch drinks.

An iconic Melbourne establishment, Red Spice Road offers Asian cuisine which is heavily Thai influenced. 

We started our brunch with a couple of refreshing smoothies. Of particular note was the Bent Nut Smoothie made from Bee Pollen, Banana, Honey, Cashew, Soy Milk and Chia Seeds - delicious! 

Chicken, Pomelo, Peanut, Herb, Coconut Salad

The salad boasted an intriguing combination of luscious chicken, sweet pomelo and herbs, and was accented by crushed cashew nuts and bean sprouts. The dazzlingly fresh ingredients blended harmoniously with the coconut milk dressing which resulted in a clean and bright dish with a perfect salt-sour-heat balance.

Kuay Teow Nam-Spicy Broth with BBQ Pork, Pork Balls, Noodles, Peanuts, Water Spinach, Beanshoots & Basil

The Kuay Teow was absolutely stunning. Served with generous slices of lean, tender BBQ pork in a beautiful broth which possessed the customary punchy flavours exhibited by South East Asian cuisine. The broth boasted a great depth of flavour and went well with the slippery noodles.

Sticky Rice with Coconut, Pineapple, Strawberry, Watermelon & Mint

A modern breakfast take on the traditional Thai dessert of black sticky rice pudding with coconut, this bowl of goodness arrived as pretty as a picture, boasting a lovely deep purple colour. Red Spice Road’s version was absolutely moreish - luscious and striking without being too sweet and with an expertly balanced level of salt. It was wonderful with the wonderfully fresh pineapples, strawberries, watermelon and mint.

Red Spice Road QV provides a new dimension to brunch in Melbourne by offering an authentic Thai breakfast experience that is tasty, fresh and impactful. Definitely worth checking out. 

What: Sunday brunch at Red Spice Road QV

When: Every Sunday from 10:30am - 5:00pm 

Where: Red Spice Road QV, 31 Artemis Lane QV, Melbourne

Phone: 8660 6300

Link: http://redspiceqv.com/menus/brunch-menu

Cuisine: Thai, South East Asian

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of Apples + Pears Entertainment Group.

Snippet post: Fancy Nance

Adriano Zumbo can seem to do no wrong at the moment with a constantly expanding empire. Fancy Nance high tea was an enjoyable but certainly not exceptional experience. 

Some hits, some misses is definitely the best way to summarise. However, Zumbo has such a way of capturing people's imaginations that we are sure this venture will also be a success.

Monthly Farmers Market Discovery Boxes

Byron Bay start-up My Farmers Market Table is bringing a taste of Australia to foodies around the country with a new gourmet subscription service set to make a splash.

Gastrology recently received a sample of one of their Monthly Discovery Boxes which highlights a different food region each month, and delivers a handpicked selection of artisan-produced gourmet delights.

Our box sample box featured beautiful Byron Bay region and showcased My Farmers Market Table founder, Christiana Stergiou's selections from searching through the farmers markets in Byron Bay  uncover the finest produce and best small-batch culinary treats.

The Discovery Box included things like incredible sun-dried olives, beautiful macadamias and pecans, and homemade jam and spreads.

The Monthly Discovery Boxes

The monthly Discovery Boxes join a range of Gift Boxes available for one-off purchase, and all are filled with non-perishable goods that don't require refrigeration. Monthly subscriptions can be paused or cancelled at any time, and all will be available for purchase from your computer or smart phone via a secure, user-friendly website.

My Farmers Market Table also offers a range of vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options and can cater for other special requests.

Pozible crowdfunding campaign

Stergiou is currently running a Pozible crowdfunding campaign to launch My Farmers Market Table. She is offering Poziblepledgers 10 per cent discounts on single boxes and 10 per cent off all three-month, six-month and 12-month subscriptions.There are a limited number boxes and subscriptions at 20 per cent discount available exclusively for the first 50 supporters.

People can contribute to the Pozible crowdfunding campaign directly at http://pozible.com/myfmt or visit www.myfmt.com.au for more information.

Snippet: Grill Steak Seafood

Grill Steak Seafood sits across 3 venues in Hardware Lane. However, the massive presence is not an indication of the quality of food on offer. We were very unimpressed by the highly inconsistent cooking of the steaks and quality of the beef. 

The sauces were anaemic and devoid of flavour and the chips were straight from a packet. The dessert was pleasant but nothing that you couldn't get at an average pub. With so many excellent other options in Melbourne, we recommend you give this one a miss. 

L’ altro mondo

“L’altro mondo” is an Italian phrase that translates literally to “another world”. Our recent visit to l’altro mondo suggests that it is a highly appropriate name for the restaurant. It is a name that evokes memories of the warm familial atmosphere, of the excellence of its cuisine and together with a touch of magic, the ability to transport patrons to another culinary world.

Domenico De Marco and his partner Elyse Woodward-Brown quietly opened this Italian restaurant at 125 Victoria Avenue Albert Park in September 2014. Together, they manage a committed team intent on achieving exceptional things.

Having just recently turned 30, Domenico has an impressive resume including a slew of one star Michelin Italian restaurants including Il Povero Diavolo (Torriana), Ristorante L‘erbe del re (Modena) and at the Four Seasons Hotel (Florence). In Australia, Domenico has worked with renowned chefs such as Luke Mangan and Neil Perry at the Rockpool Group.

Patrons can opt for the degustation or a la carte menus which feature Domenico’s ‘contemporary cuisine with an Italian influence’ boasting dishes with clear lineage and subtle, yet sometimes surprising flavour combinations. 

An Italian aperitivo with house made bread

Pursuing a clean taste and a purist in terms of using produce of the utmost quality, Chef Domenico cures all his own meats and bakes his bread daily. We loved the delicious selection of aperitivo with his outstanding bread.

Onion pie, rhubarb, fennel and orange salad

Crumbly pastry encased beautifully caramelised onions. The accompanying fennel salad was nicely sweetened by slices of orange to dull the customary sharp aniseed note and provided a pleasant counterpoint to the very sweet spiced jus adorning the pie.

House cured rainbow trout, radicchio, and ginger dressing

A delightfully fresh dish of house cured rainbow trout, radicchio, ginger dressing was lovely.

The soft texture of the trout contrasted nicely with the crispness of the radicchio while the ginger dressing provided a light heat which cut through the saltiness of the umami laden dish.  It was a dish of subtle, but balanced, and well considered textures and flavours.  

Ricotta and winter green filled ravioli, lemon butter herb sauce

The ravioli was exceptional. The filling of deliciously savoury and melt in your mouth ricotta and winter greens was encased in al dente pasta. The accompanying lemon butter herb sauce made this a perfectly executed and expertly balanced dish.

Slow braised beef brisket in an Asian stock, kale puree, liquorice jus, and beetroot

The slow braised beef brisket was decadent and flavoursome. Incredibly tender, it fell away easily with the weight of our forks. Coated with an earthy braising sauce, the dish was very enjoyable to consume with the luxurious kale puree and liquorice jus which captivated with its delightfully aroma.

Cappuccino ghiacciato

A pre-dessert of frozen cappuccino delighted with its playful interpretation.

Saffron mousse, marzipan, yoghurt, salted macadamia, mandarin oil

Continuing the trend for the evening, the dessert a delicious interplay between interesting textures, flavours and seductive aromas. The layer of gritty sweet polenta was delicately thin and crisp and paired beautifully with the mellow and luxurious saffron mousse and marzipan. The salted macadamia brought an added textural element and just a touch of salinity while the tartness of the yoghurt produced a balanced dessert.

At l’altro mondo it is all about the food and Domenico’s passion that underlies it. Whether you are an Italian traditionalist or prefer to swerve off the autostrada into culinary roads less travelled, make sure you make l’altro mondo a destination for your next food adventure.

Location: 125 Victoria Ave, Albert Park 

Phone: (03) 9682 2388

Link: http://laltromondo.com.au/

Cuisine: Italian, Modern Australian

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of L' altro mondo.

Snippet: Eclipse

Eclipse is a staple of ours. While numerous hipster cafes have sprung up all around the "New York end" of Collins Street, Eclipse has remained constant.

Serving up high quality coffees at the back of the Intercontinental Hotel,  Eclipse is a dark, cosy space within which to get your caffeine fix. It is a testament to the quality of the offering that Eclipse has retained its loyal following. Worth checking out if you work nearby.

45 Degrees Pizza

The newest addition to Bridge Road, 45 Degrees introduces premium quality pizza with an urban attitude inspired particularly by the suburbs of Melbourne, exploring the flavour profiles distinct to Melbourne in their toppings.

Pop corn chicken

From Springvale and the flavours of Vietnam to Oakleigh with its Greek heritage and back o Carlton for classic combinations, the menu features some delicious flavour combinations that work a treat.

Masala Lamb - Masala slow cooked lamb, spinach, Spanish onion, Danish fetta, raita and zaatar

A tribute to Indian cuisine, this pizza will have your mouth singing. Melt in the mouth and thoroughly flavoursome slow cooked lamb paired with spinach, Spanish onion, Danish fetta and finished with refreshing raita.

Korean - Korean fried chicken, Spanish onion, pineapple, kimchi and toasted black sesame seeds

Kimchi lovers rejoice! This delicious pizza is served with generous amounts of the good stuff alongside crispy morsels of Korean fried chicken.

Kale Beetroot - Kale, roasted zucchini, spinach, black barley, sun dried tomato, walnuts and beetroot raita

Stepping up the stakes on this trendy café salad staple, this pizza features key superfood ingredients with a gourmet twist. Fresh baby spinach is layered with tangy sun dried tomato, crispy kale and mellow roasted zucchini and toasted walnuts for an added textural goodness, all brought together by a flaming pink beetroot raita.

Brioche doughnuts

These golden brioche puffs (one filled with chocolate custard and the other with raspberry jam) were stunning. Ethereal in texture, the doughnuts were cinnamon-sugar coated and tasted delicious. 

Only using the best quality produce for toppings with interesting flavour combinations, the proof is in the tasting. Combining cool beats and great pizzas - we think George, Harley and the team at 45 Degrees have got the mix just right.

Location: 33 Bridge Road, Richmond
Phone: 03 9429 5577
Link: http://www.45pizza.com.au/
Cuisine: Pizza

Gastrology bloggers dined courtesy of 45 Degrees Pizza.

The Tooheys Cooking Handbook

Inspired by the Tooheys Brothers’ have-a-go spirit, the Tooheys Cooking Handbook isn’t about perfecting complicated meals. It’s about getting stuck in and giving cooking a go. Nothing pretentious, just good home cooking everyone can get involved in.

Comprising 80 recipes, the Tooheys Cooking Handbook is perfect for any home cook, featuring a range of Aussie favourites, along with Asian, Mexican and Italian-inspired dishes (among many others); it’s a reflection of the evolving tastes of Australia: down-to-earth, hearty meals we cook and eat on a regular basis.

From the best spag bol to not-so-fancy fish parcels, the legendary meat pie to peri peri prawns (not shrimp!). The Tooheys Cooking Handbook is a combination of everyday recipes, mouth-watering photography, hands on cooking techniques, beer matching ideas, helpful information on the perfect technique to pour your Tooheys beer and a chance to discover the story behind one of Australia’s most adored beers.

With handy tips throughout making sure you get the best out of your meal, the ethos of this cook book not perfection, it’s about enjoying honest food with family and friends, and having a go.

Purchase your copy of Tooheys Cooking Handbook for $39.95